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| Height: 5-11
Weight: 214
Throws: R
Bats: R Born: Jan 23, 1979, Maracaibo, Contract: Signed through 2008 |
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| June 22, 2006 Juan Rincon has not given up an earned run since May 10, according to the Star-Tribune. In that time he has pitched 19 1/3 innings while walking five and striking out 17. He has surrendered three unearned runs in that period. |
| May 3, 2006 The Star-Tribune reports that Juan Rincon has been told by his agent and the Players Association that the appeal of his 2005 steroid suspension has been denied by Major League Baseball. "I haven't gotten any official paperwork yet," he said. "But this is what I expected." He served his 10-day suspension last season but said he "wanted to clear my name." |
| April 5, 2006 Twins pitching coach Rick Anderson informed Juan Rincon yesterday that he won't begin the season in the setup role, so that he can be eased back from a sore elbow, according to the Pioneer Press. Jesse Crain will fill the role for the time being. "It could take a while or it might not take that long," said Rincon. "To be honest, I think it's a good decision. Right now, it's what's best for the team." |
| March 31, 2006 Juan Rincon threw an eight-pitch inning on Thursday and then threw more in the bullpen, according to the Star-Tribune. He's been bothered by a sore elbow but should be ready for opening day. |
| March 28, 2006 Juan Rincon pitched Tuesday for the first time this spring, facing Double-A and Triple-A hitters during an intrasquad game in Fort Myers, according to the AP. He allowed one hit in one inning of work. Rincon, who is recovering from a sore right elbow, is expected to be ready by opening day. |
| March 27, 2006 Juan Rincon threw about 35 pitches in batting practice yesterday, according to the Pioneer Press. Coming back from a sore right elbow, he likely will pitch in minor league games Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Manager Ron Gardenhire said he believed Rincon would be ready for opening day. |
| March 19, 2006 Even though Juan Rincon is expected to start throwing on the side tomorrow, it's uncertain whether he will be able to return from his sore right elbow by the beginning of the regular season, according to the Star-Tribune. "We'll just have to wait and see," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "We're a little worried." |
| March 14, 2006 Juan Rincon, who is dealing with a sore right elbow, played catch without pain on Monday, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. He said he plans to try some breaking balls in another bullpen session today. |
| March 13, 2006 The Star-Tribune reports that Juan Rincon tested his surgically repaired elbow yesterday by throwing fastballs on the side for 10 minutes without complications. |
| March 12, 2006 Juan Rincon recently had a setback in his recovery from offseason elbow surgery, according to the Star-Tribune. The Twins likely will decide in the next week whether he will begin the season on the disabled list. "We haven't seen him go out and throw a ball, so yeah, we're concerned," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "I wouldn't be telling the truth if I didn't say that." |
| March 2, 2006 Still in the process of recovering from offseason elbow surgery, Juan Rincon threw off a mound yesterday for the first time this spring, according to the Star-Tribune. He reported no problems. |
| February 20, 2006 The Star-Tribune reports that the Twins will take it easy with Juan Rincon early in camp, because he has not completely recovered from offseason surgery to remove bone chips and a bone spur from his right elbow. "He probably won't be at 100 percent when we get started," Twins GM Terry Ryan said. "So we will slowly bring him around." |